If your child or teen feels disappointed right now over missed holiday celebrations, let her express her feelings, and validate them.
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Tips to foster a happy holiday season for children with autism
For children with autism, the holidays can be stressful. These tips from CHOC experts can help everyone enjoy in their own way.
Mental health tips for kids and parents during COVID-19
In this roundup, mental health experts from CHOC offer their go-to mental health tips during COVID for family members of all ages.
At-home activity ideas for families during COVID-19
Being away from school, sports and friends can be difficult for kids. Child life experts offer activity ideas for families.
CHOC patient fulfills a final wish, shaves favorite CHOC staffer’s head
Jaime was making good on a promise he made to Daya over a year ago, when Daya was diagnosed with stage-four rhabdomyosarcoma.
How to help a child who feels COVID-19 burnout
CHOC pediatric psychologists offer tips to parents on how to support their children who are experiencing COVID-19 burnout.
Healthy snack ideas for the whole family
With families spending more time than ever at home during COVID-19, many have noticed a rise in snacking. These healthy snack ideas can help.
Navigating an epilepsy diagnosis and surgery: Geni’s story
Life was typical for Geni before she was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 14. After medications failed, she underwent epilepsy surgery.
What we’re thankful for this year: 2020
Despite the countless challenges brought on by 2020, the clinicians, staff and patients of CHOC have retained a sense of gratitude.
5 ways to spread joy to CHOC patients this year
Help us preserve the magic of childhood – year-round – for our patients by supporting CHOC the following ways this holiday season.
Device approved for compassionate use saves leg, life of young girl
CHOC doctors secured a one-time compassionate use FDA approval to use a cutting-edge device to help remove Naomi’s tumor and save her leg.
Milestone procedure saves preemie with complex heart disease
Before Hope was born, her mom knew she had heart defects and would need surgery after birth. Thankfully, she was in good hands at CHOC.
